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SE21 8HZ

Thurlow Park Road

St Martin's

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Detailed insights for SE21 8HZ

Overview

Postcode SE21 8HZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Peabody Hill Wood.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Norwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.8%

Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from SE21 8HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood East near SE21 8HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE21 8HZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.4 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich
0.5 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE21 8HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood
0.5 miSt Luke's Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
470
Population density
7,186.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.5(-1%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.11(-16%)
Shoplifting
24.55(+146%)
Vehicle crime
8.96(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
46.5%
Caribbean
56
11.89%
Other White
39
8.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
5.1%
African
23
4.88%
Total population: 471

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
219
53.41%
No qualifications
74
18.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
8.78%
Level 3 (A level)
33
8.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
6.59%
Total 16+ residents: 410

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
33.12%
Owns outright
43
27.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
24.2%
Other social rented
13
8.28%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.46%
Total households: 157

Property prices in St Martin's

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£624
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £650K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Martin's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,970,000£560
Semi-Detached8£1,442,500£640
Terraced17£620,000£640
Flats55£435,000£623

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Martin's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,250£1,170,000£480,000
2017£405,000£1,212,500£750,000
2018£392,500£705,000£482,000
2019£400,000£1,100,000£612,000
2020£427,500£1,240,000£1,010,000
2021£420,000£1,067,500£613,000
2022£407,000£865,000£910,000
2023£425,000£1,100,000£835,000
2024£385,000£1,250,000£813,250
2025£420,000£1,450,000£661,000
2026£437,500£1,004,000£608,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£576£618£574
2017£597£652£567
2018£655£536£538
2019£616£435£535
2020£622£569£540
2021£596£617£547
2022£643£679£590
2023£653£638£647
2024£647£634£568
2025£628£595£646
2026£690£834£617
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Martin's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 2026Flat 5, 58, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZFlatsLeasehold£425,000
23 Jan 202668H, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZFlatsLeasehold£315,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 4, 48, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZFlatsLeasehold£220,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 1, 58, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZFlatsLeasehold£465,000
21 Nov 202511, Pagoda Grove, London, SE27 9BASemi-DetachedFreehold£865,000

Schools

In the SE21 8HZ postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE21 8HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableRosemead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOakfield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE21 8HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Tinder Box Foord & Wine4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BWWalking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express351 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miG7 Speed200A Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to G7 Speed
0.3 miNews Booze & Food256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to News Booze & Food
0.3 miLow Cost Food & WineNorwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE21 8HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Georgina Kate Berriman

St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jeremy Darryl Isaacs

St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardSt Martin'sE05014109
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood EastE02000645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 028DE01003166
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE21 8HZ

Is SE21 8HZ (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE21 8HZ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE21 8HZ?

The median sale price around SE21 8HZ in West Norwood East is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE21 8HZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE21 8HZ, including Rosemead Preparatory School, The Elmgreen School (Good) and Oakfield Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE21 8HZ?

The closest station to SE21 8HZ is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 320 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE21 8HZ?

SE21 8HZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE21 8HZ (West Norwood East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE21 8HZ is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).

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